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Modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine in a green cabinet, perfect for those seeking stylish coffee bar ideas. The space features a dining area with red and green chairs, and a living area with artwork and a sideboard in the background.

August 17, 2026

Coffee Bar Ideas for a Luxury Kitchen Renovation: How to Plan the Perfect Setup

The best luxury coffee bars start with the machine, not the cabinetry. Decide what appliances…

A man in a pinstripe blazer, light pants, tie, and hat stands in front of a kitchen showroom cabinet with drinks and a "Derby Day" horse racing poster on the wall.

May 5, 2020

Unprecedented Virtual Event Celebrates New England’s Top Kitchen Designs

The Clarke Kitchen Design Contest has been spotlighting the best kitchen designs in New England for more than a decade. Every two years, Clarke, New…

Two people wearing masks and gloves hold large labeled boxes in front of a school display board with photos and the words "Creativity School Center," reminiscent of a delivery scene at an appliance showroom.

April 29, 2020

Another Clarke/Smith & Wollensky Project: 1500 Sandwiches Delivered to Boston and Worcester

People are so generous! Only days after Clarke and Smith & Wollensky delivered 750 meals to healthcare heroes at Milford Regional Medical Center and Newton-Wellesley…

A luxury kitchen appliance with a digital display and red dial sits on the counter, tamper tool beside it. Kitchen appliances and cabinets create a kitchen showroom vibe in the background.

April 28, 2020

Product Spotlight: Wolf Gourmet Blender

In 2015, Wolf launched Wolf Gourmet, a line of countertop appliances and kitchen tools that not only match the performance of what you’re used to…

Two people stand in a modern kitchen showroom; one stirs food in a pot on the stove while the other looks on, with various ingredients and utensils displayed on the counter.

April 24, 2020

Clarke Teams Up with America’s Premier Steakhouse to Cook at Home – Week 3

We hope you’ve been enjoying our series of recipes! It’s now time for the third installment of Clarke and Smith & Wollensky’s Self-Quarantine Video Series….

A refrigerator drawer with oranges inside, featuring a slide-out reference card labeled "FOOD PRESERVATION" and "USE AND CARE" on the side—an elegant touch for any luxury kitchen appliance or kitchen showroom display.

April 22, 2020

Sub Zero’s Food Freshness and Use & Care Cards

There are many functional features of a Sub-Zero that are impressive but sometimes it is the little things that count as well. When I am…

A man wearing an apron is grilling meat on a stovetop grill in a modern kitchen showroom with white cabinets and sleek Sub Zero appliances.

April 17, 2020

Clarke Teams Up with America’s Premier Steakhouse to Cook at Home – Week 2

We hope you enjoyed last week’s Self-Quarantine Beef Stew recipe. Now you’re in for a treat this week when Clarke and Smith & Wollensky team…

A slice of toast topped with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a poached egg sprinkled with black pepper on a gray plate—an ideal dish to try after exploring the latest wolf appliance in your local kitchen showroom.

April 16, 2020

Juggling Breakfast at Home While Hopping on a Conference Call?

Working from home is the new normal, at least for now, and may make breakfast more challenging that before. As you are setting kids up…

Two men wearing masks and gloves stand beside an open van filled with stacked food containers and boxes in a parking lot outside an appliance showroom.

April 15, 2020

Clarke and Smith & Wollensky Partner to Provide Meals to Local Hospital Staffs

How do we help in this crisis? That’s the question on so many minds right now. Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove Showroom & Test Kitchen…

A camera crew films four people gathered around a modern kitchen island, as one man demonstrates cooking on the stovetop using a Wolf appliance.

April 13, 2020

Three Clarke Connections in the New “This Old House” Season

Last fall, Clarke provided Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances to the 2019 This Old House Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut. While that project was…

Two chefs work in a modern kitchen with a Wolf appliance; one stirs meatballs in a pan on the stove while the other observes, with ingredients and utensils nearby.

April 10, 2020

Clarke Teams Up with America’s Premier Steakhouse to Cook at Home

When Clarke President Sean Clarke and Smith & Wollensky Executive Chef and VP of Culinary Matt King start talking, there’s always something exciting about to…

A chocolate cake topped with yellow marshmallow chick candies arranged in a circle, placed on a doily and gold tray—a delightful treat perfect for showcasing in a kitchen with a luxury kitchen appliance.

April 7, 2020

Delicious and Gluten-Free: Jane’s Delightful Easter Cake

On any given day in Clarke’s 7 Tide Showroom in Boston Seaport, you’ll find Jane Vitagliano trying a new recipe (or one of her…

A kitchen showroom display with one half as a detailed color photograph and the other as a black-and-white line drawing, highlighting a transitional design concept and featuring a luxury kitchen appliance.

April 1, 2020

Sharing in the Progress of a Client’s Project is Rewarding

By Jenny Tredeau — The other day I received an email from a family I met in December. I recall they are a family of…

Wolf Product Demonstrations

The best way to appreciate all that Wolf can offer is to attend a Product Demonstration with a Clarke Chef.